In the twelfth episode of Pri-Med’s weekly web series on COVID-19, faculty will discuss the most recent information on COVID-19 vaccines and testing. This episode will review the mechanisms and clinical trial status of each vaccine currently in development and discuss recent literature comparing different sampling techniques in COVID-19 testing. Lastly, faculty will explore how pre-test probability is important to understanding test accuracy. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 6/16/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.

In the eleventh episode of Pri-Med’s weekly web series on COVID-19, faculty will discuss recent publications and issues related to COVID-19 including the retraction of two major trials on hydroxychloroquine from Lancet and NEJM, the results of a trial investigating hydroxychloroquine as post-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19, and the results of a study investigating transmission and viral shedding of COVID-19. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 6/10/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.

In the eighth episode of Pri-Med’s weekly web series on COVID-19, faculty will continue their discussion on treatment by describing immunomodulatory therapies and additional antivirals under investigation for COVID-19. They will also review the various types of vaccines currently in development for COVID-19. Specific therapies to be discussed in this episode will include: • Antivirals: baloxavir marboxil, favipiravir, nitazoxanide, oseltamivir, ribavirin, umifenovir • Glucocorticoids • Anakinra • Tocilizumab • Interferon beta-1b • Vaccine mRNA-1273 Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 05/21/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.

This activity will provide an evidence-based approach to diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with minimal testing. Diagnostic tests that facilitate a positive diagnosis of IBS and effective approaches for educating patients will be highlighted. The panel will spotlight diet changes and over-the-counter agents which are helpful first-line therapies. Evidence-based guidelines will identify the most effective and best tolerated prescription agents for IBS and chronic constipation patients.

In the past few years, there have been major advances in the acute treatment of migraine. Multiple medications and devices have recently received FDA-approval, filling some of the unmet treatment needs for patients with migraine. Join primary care physician Dr. Susan Burke and headache specialist Dr. Stewart Tepper, as they review acute treatment strategies and compare older medications with the newer options, including CGRP antagonists, a serotonin 5-HT1F receptor antagonist, and neuromodulation devices. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 8/31/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Migraine is one of the leading causes of pain and disability worldwide, but initiation of effective treatment is often delayed by misdiagnosis and unnecessary testing. This focused session aims to improve your confidence in the clinical diagnosis of migraine. Primary care physician Dr. Susan Burke, and headache specialist Dr. Katherine Carroll, discuss the differential diagnosis of headache and review how to clinically diagnose migraine. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 7/31/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.

CDC Resources for Health Care Providers

Come join Dr. Scott Tiplitsky in exploration of our topic: Identifying, Engaging, and Treating Erectile Dysfunction.

CDC Resources for Health Care Providers

Come join Dr. Scott Tiplitsky in exploration of our topic: Identifying, Engaging, and Treating Erectile Dysfunction.

CDC Resources for Health Care Providers